Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 1 hr 19
Risiera di San Sabba (21 min) Former rice factory, used by the Nazis as a concentration camp & now a modern commemorative museum. Lipica (34 min) Long-running stud farm dedicated to unique white stallions featuring tours & picturesque pastures. Miramare Castle (46 min) 19th-century castle commissioned by an archduke, with a park with rare plants & panoramic views. Grotta Gigante (35 min) Huge underground cave with stalactites & stalagmites, plus visitor center and guided tours. Gulf of Piran (24 min) San Giusto Castle (29 min) Imposing 15th-century castle & fort, now housing a museum of historical weapons & local history. Walls of Piran (24 min) Ancient, fortified stone town wall with several notable gates, renovated since the 7th century. Praetorian Palace (4 min) This 15th-century Venetian Gothic castle houses tourist information & government offices. Pokrajinski muzej Koper (2 min) Piazza Unità d'Italia (30 min) Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain. Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire (29 min) Hilltop 14th-century cathedral built on a Roman temple, known for its elaborate frescoes & mosaics. Rosandra Valley (36 min) Scenic ravine & valley featuring hiking trails, climbing gardens, waterfalls, woods & grottoes. Tartini Central Square (28 min) A monument sits in the center of this bustling square surrounded by bars & restaurants. Sečovlje Salina Nature Park (25 min) Park, nature, and wetland Vittoria Light (35 min) Lighthouse commemorating World War I sailors, sometimes open to the public for panoramic bay views. |